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Wind

E Issued by Environment Canada ⏳ In force until Tue 20 Oct, 02:48 📍 Port Saunders and the Straits (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
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Strong winds are expected over some areas. Locations: Port Saunders and the Straits. Maximum wind gusts: southwesterly 80 km/h, except near 100 along parts of the coast. Time span: this afternoon until this evening. ### Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather…

📡 CAP alert details

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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
❓
CertaintyLikely
Eventwind
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaPort Saunders and the Straits
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-19T07:48:10-00:00
Effective2026-10-19T07:48:10-00:00
Onset2026-10-19T18:00:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-19T23:48:10-00:00

📋 Official instructions

Secure loose objects. Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.3736497994.2026
Message typeUpdate
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.3216131385.2026 urn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.4163060361.2026
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🛡 Safety advice

General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
  • Secure loose objects. Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.
  • Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
  • Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
  • In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.

📰 Story summary

From the report shown in the feed:
  • Strong winds are expected over some areas.
  • Locations: Port Saunders and the Straits.
  • Maximum wind gusts: southwesterly 80 km/h, except near 100 along parts of the coast.
  • Time span: this afternoon until this evening.
  • ### Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
  • Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
  • To report severe weather…
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